Life, 1908-08-13 · page 18 of 20
Life — August 13, 1908 — page 18: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine consists primarily of **humorous anecdotal sketches** and **advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The main humor pieces include jokes about: 1. **"Previously Inexperienced"** — A quip about a woman driving recklessly in an electric car, evading bicycle police 2. **"Road Had the Block System"** — A dialect-heavy joke where a porter on a Southern railroad boasts about frequent delays caused by hay, mules, cows, and alligators as their version of a "block system" 3. **"Equal to the Occasion"** — A tourist's confusion about wind direction, with a local's nonsensical explanation These sketches use period stereotypes (particularly the African American porter rendered in exaggerated dialect) and gentle mockery of rural Southern attitudes and modern urban life. The page is dominated by **product advertisements** for auto searchlights, golf balls, whiskey, cigars, and cocktails — typical of *Life*'s era as a magazine mixing satire with commercial content.
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mS" OOR FOOLISH. (ONTEMPOR: PREVIOUSLY INEXPERIENCED Since Miss Ann Teck has her electric phacton speeds so that she keeps the bicycle cops busy.” Why does she do it?” says it's so exciting to be chased by a man. ing Sun. ROAD HAD THE BLOCK SYSTEM After several sudden jerks and abrupt stops the | Chicago man on the Southern railroad became appre: hensive. Calling the porter aside, he sai am, is this train safe?” fe as any, sah," assured the porter. Well, is there a block system on this road?” Sam's grin extended from car to ear. “Block system, boss? Why, we hab de greatest block system in de world. Ten miles back we were blocked by a load of hay, six miles back we were blocked by a mule, just now we were blocked by a cow, and I reckon when we get further south we'll be blocked by an alligator. Block system, boss? Well, Ab should smile."—Chicago Daily News. EQUAL TO THE OCCASION Tourist: My physician advises me to locate where I may have the benefit of the south wind. Does it blow here? Lawotoni just the right place! My! but you're fortunate in coming to Why, the south wind always Always? Why, it seems to be blowing north now. may be coming from that direc- tion, but it’s the south wind. It's just coming back, you know. ning Post. four-season resort of the | lish-like Inn of Asheville. Asuevitte, N. Cu: Th South. Tue Maxox, the “ My stenographer can write one hundred words a te." So can mine, but she doesn't seem to $20 TO SEARCHLIGHTS ,.£9., To place the celebrated Neveroat Searchlights in the hands of all auto users, we make this special offer, for a limited time only: ‘These celebrated Neverout search- lights, with mirror lens reflectors, full brass finish, 8% inch face, wild be sold direct from our factory, at $20.00 per pair delivered prepa id ia U.S. ast of Mississippi River. Regular price, $40.00 per pair. These searchlights are designed on the well-known Neverost qe tern, made in the Neverout f.ictories and ‘sold you direct at factory prices Material and workmanship. 1 grade throughout; guarant class or money refunded al days’ trial. ‘ot more than one pair sold to party. Send your order prompts before this special introductory ofc is withdrawn. You save one-half. ROSE MFG. CO., Factory, 918 ARCH ST., PHILA., N.Y. Branch, 107 Chambers 1, Length Phin. Ext, Height 9% tn. Face8!5 in.diam, Bracket Span1)i in. of the Neverout Double Focus Si rehlights and Patent Air Cosled Generaney A long, straight drive, the GOLF BALL will open the eyes of the most exacting player. , . . In Distance and Direction a little ahead of any other ball—and its good qual do not end with the drive. Perfect b lance Forel Club Cocktails A Bottled Delight ‘HERE is always something lacking in the flavor of a made-by-guesswork cocktail. CLUB COCKTAILS are the only perfect cocktails. A mixed- to-measure blend of rare old liquors aged in wood—always uniform in flavor, fragrant, care what words she writes."—Cleveland Leader. RURAL REST Poetry He leaves the city’s madding sounds, thoughts of greensward, arching trees, of wild roses, new-mown hay, The drowsy hum of honey bees. and consistently graded liveliness insure responsiveness from any stroke. A durable ball, too—the last of all to cut, chip or grow soft. Price 50c. The B. F. Goodrich Company, Akron, Ohio WB PS delicious, appetizing, a CLUB COCK- TAIL is a vastly better drink than any chance-mixed cocktail possibly could be. T kinds, At all good dealers. Man~ hattan (whiskey base) and Martini (gin base) are universal favorites, GF HeublernbeBro. $e) HARTFORD NEW YORK INDON Of placid ponds where lilies lie; Flowered sleck cattle graze; Bosts, hammocks, shaded swimming pool; Long, restful nights and dreamy days. meadows where Prose = impo At 2 A. M. the roosters crow, AEN Q. Mav At 3 the birds commence th With banging pails and cans of tin. At 5 the mowers drive afield Machines with clang to wake the dead. At 6—" Hi, there! the breakfast’s cold! Git up, you city sleepy-head! " —The New York World, MORE DIGNIFIED “ Good night, you precious lamb!" said the moth with the liberty one sometimes takes, even with one’s son, at bedtime. Mother," said the small boy, beseechingly, “if you must call me something, wouldn't you just as soon call me a billy-goat?"—Youth's Companion. A NEW BREAKFAST FOOD An Englishman, newly returned from was asked if he had visited Philadelphia. “Oh, yas,” he replied. “ Awfully odd place. Nearly all of the people are named Scrapple, and they have a dish they call ‘biddle’ every morning for breakfast.""—Saturday Evening Post. FINE CUBAN CIGARETTES | Henry Clay and Bock y Ca Cabanas 15 cts for 10! 25 cis forto America, . Especially. recommended to smokers of Havana cigars GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER ww, &, Satisfaction without inhaling =, x. * “Ite purity has made It famous."*, s — SS = comicbooks.com